9.26.26 Seth Grossman WPG Radio.
Juvenile Crime & Political Leadership: New Jersey Republican leadership—specifically State Senator Vince Polistina—for being out of touch, noting that during a recent radio interview, Polistina focused on redevelopment rather than addressing the crisis of teenage crime. Fatal accident caused by teens in a stolen car and advocates for building more juvenile jails and reconsidering orphanages and the welfare system.
Critique of Government-Led Redevelopment: Polistina’s approach to government-sponsored development in Atlantic City is compared to past failures initiated by former Senator Bill Gormley. The struggling Sheraton hotel, an out-of-the-way train station, and empty retail outlets as examples of failed state intervention that burdens successful businesses with taxes, arguing this constitutes “socialism”.
Transportation & Free Markets: Contrasting the free market with government intervention, Seth praises airlines and smaller regional airports for offering affordable, convenient service without state interference. Conversely, they argue that heavy regulation and government takeovers ruined the railroad and bus industries in New Jersey.
Cultural Observance & Weather: Grossman briefly acknowledges the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, its historical connection to the harvest under the full moon, and warns locals about the resulting high tides in New Jersey.
Mail-In Voting & Midterm Elections: Grossman addresses the ongoing midterm election, noting that tens of thousands of mail-in ballots have already been distributed in Atlantic County. While criticizing the extended voting system as a Democratic creation aimed at low-information voters, Seth urges conservative listeners to adapt to the reality, request early mail-in ballots, guide family members’ votes, and avoid risks associated with waiting until Election Day.
